Presence of butterflies indicates relative health of the environment

The presence of butterflies isn't just easy on the eyes though - it indicates the relative health of the environment

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Come on,” our team member Devendra Singh mutters, crouching in the grass, heedless of the heat and dust. “You know you want to sit.” The tiny butterfly flutters around, tirelessly. The remaining six members of the team, including me, crouch with him, waiting for the insect to settle down, show us its wings, allow us to photograph and identify it in a field guide.
The group that took the butterfly census in Delhi
Who would’ve thought Delhi’s first butterfly census would be such hot and sweaty work?
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